Pansies and violas are a great addition to the winter garden. These happy-looking plants with their sweet, subtle scent can add a cheerful appearance to your fall, winter and early spring gardens.

Violas are basically miniature pansies and are easy to grow. When the nights begin to cool and the first whiff of fall drifts through the air, I know it’s time for one of the most popular cool seasons ...

I remember Mrs. Boynton from my youth in Pampa, Texas. She was the most diligent gardener in her quest for trying new plants despite the extreme conditions of that terrible climate of constant wind, ...

Of all of the early emerging spring flowers, few show up with more vigor, pizazz and bursts of color than the cool weather loving, long blooming pansy (Viola x Wittrockiana). Pansies are cultivars of ...

Dear Master Gardener: What’s the difference between viola and pansy? How cold tolerant are they? Answer: There are about 500 species of annuals, perennials, and biennials in the Viola genus. All of ...

LITTLE ROCK — This time of the year is when many gardeners fret over pansies or violas. The problem arises from the large blooms that the pansies just seem to put out continually, like a little flower ...

With their green leaves and colorful blooms in a variety of purple and gold hues, pansies and violas seem custom-designed for home garden displays at Carnival time. Both are readily available this ...

Primrose or pansy? From growing zones to flower looks, this guide breaks down how these popular blooms differ — and which one ...

The planting of cool-season bedding plants is in full swing. They will provide color in the fall, through the winter and in a grand display in spring. Cool-season bedding plants enjoy mild to chilly ...

Pansies, officially called Viola x wittrockiana, add vibrant color to gardens and thrive in the cooler months. Pansies are known for their cheerful blooms and overlapping petals resembling a heart ...

I have a love-hate relationship with pansies. Spring arrives, and I cannot resist their cheerful smiling faces. Each June, as they fade away and wither under the summer heat, I vow never again to ...

The ideal planting time for cool-season bedding plants in Louisiana runs from late September through early December. Some do better planted earlier, while others do better planted later in the season.